John F. Kolars

Background

Kolars, John F. was born on March 25, 1929 in Walla Walla, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John F. and Dora (Wright) Kolars.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1952; Master of Arts, University Washington, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1963.

Career

Geologist, United States Geological Survey, 1953-1954; assistant professor geography, Rutgers University, 1961-1964; member of faculty, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1964; professor geography, University of Michigan, since 1969; professor Near Eastern studies, University of Michigan, since 1982; distinguished visiting professor, United States Air Force Academy, 1984-1985, 89; with, Associates for Middle Eastern Research, Philadelphia, since 1984.

Achievements

• John F. Kolars has been listed as a noteworthy Geographer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1946-1948. Member American Society Geographers, Middle East Studies Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Ann Evans Larimore, September 28, 1958 (divorced August 1975). 1 child, Christine Mary. Married Judith A. Chapman, August 18, 1988.

Father:

John F. Kolars

Mother:

Dora (Wright) Kolars

Spouse:

Judith A. Chapman

Spouse:

Ann Evans Larimore

child:

Christine Mary Kolars